 Summer is in full swing in our bustling Frederick community! With the sun shining and pools bustling, the kids are out of school and your calendars are more than likely filling quickly with exciting vacations and other activities to enjoy the warm weather, family, and friends. With so much to do right here in our growing city of exciting events, attractions, and musical performances, let The Frederick County Guide offer some of our suggestions for your BEST SUMMER YET! (Want to win a chance to enjoy these great Summer Spots for FREE!? Read on to see how!) Go to a Keys Game! Nothing says Summer like grabbing the whole family to watch 9 innings of America’s favorite pastime! With special children’s ticket prices, exciting promotions (like Cowboy Monkey Radio, Fireworks, and Christmas in July), and Summer camps, The Frederick Keys have you covered to have your most memorable Summer yet!  Visit the Local Wildlife! Get the kids ready to see some of their favorite furry friends at the local Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo! See the newest Fossa Pups play, zip around with a friendly Zebra, and even look at Leopards! With many different countries and exhibits to explore in our own backyard, this stop is a must on your Summer to-do list!  Get Your Groove On! Get your dancing shoes on and head to the Band Shell in Baker Park every Sunday night July through August to listen to some of the area’s best bands and their terrific tunes! Anything from Ska to 90’s cover bands will grace the stage to bring music to your ears as you pull up a chair and grab a snow cone to swing your toes to the beat! Calendar of musical guests can be found at Celebrate Frederick! Party with Paint! Dancing Bear Toy Store introduces Pint-Sized Picasso invites parents and children (ages 2-4)! Bring your little ones to learn about the fun side of art and different mediums. Watch as they explore colors and different techniques to produce a one of a kind work of art! More info can be found HERE. Movie Nights on the Creek! Bring a blanket and enjoy movies under the stars as the big screen brings your favorite family-time classics to life! Every third Thursday of the month up through October, with tasty kids snacks and adult beverages served throughout the evening to make the experience one of a kind for each of your family’s moviegoers! More info can be found HERE.  Want to win a chance to visit The Frederick Keys AND The Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo? Enter our Family Fun GIVEAWAY on The Frederick County Guide’s FACEBOOK page now until Friday, July 15th!
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 Just announced by the National Main Street Center, Thurmont’s Main Street joins the accredited 2016 Main Street America Program!
This national organization recognizes cities and towns of different sizes that successfully execute programs dedicated to excellent economic growth to the town’s central Main Street community. To be included in this prestigious cultivation of thriving downtown Main Street communities, Thurmont exudes the qualifications that make it worthy of such accreditation to the National Main Street America Program! These qualifications include fostering public-private partnerships, maintaining public outreach, operating on a fiscally secure budget, preserving historic buildings and sustaining revitalization efforts. Since it opened at 11 Water St. in 2015, Thurmont Main Street has served as the town’s focal point, housing the visitor center, an art gallery, a public meeting space and headquarters for holiday events. The Thurmont Farmers Market is one of the many revitalization efforts that have contributed to Thurmont’s Main Street accreditation. Other efforts include new streetlights, benches, sidewalks, and bicycle accommodations. Visit Thurmont and their thriving Main Street community today to see that this small town has big happenings all year long! *To remain accredited, Thurmont Main Street must abide by the Maryland Main Street guidelines administered through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, according to Thurmont Main Street manager Vickie Grinder.* – FNP 7/6/2016 |
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